Indian · dessert
Rasgulla
Rasgulla reads citrus 6.5, sweetness 6.5 and sourness 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.5 · Sweetness 6.5 · Sourness 5.9 · Warm Spice 5.2 · Floral 4.1 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Earthy 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Umami 0.7 · Bitterness 0.7 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 1/2 gallon whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp rose water
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 123.8 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 1.2 g fat, 29.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Curdle hot milk with lemon juice, drain through cheesecloth, and knead the fresh cheese until smooth.
- Shape into small smooth balls and cook in a boiling sugar syrup for 15 minutes until they double in size and are spongy.
- Cool and chill in the syrup before serving.
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